Qrcky Elliott
American, born 1975
(not assigned)Baltimore, Maryland, USA
BiographyQrcky ElliotBaltimore MD
“Art is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It documents history -- it helps educate people and store knowledge for generations to come. Generations of people that don't see themselves in art lose their history. My art allows me to develop an identity and be able to say: ’This is my story. This is what I know.’
“These are some of the most important works I have made. They speak to who I am, my heritage and my culture. Art unites communities and allows us to have a dialogue about history and its legacy.
“My work explores the relationship between Black diaspora sensibilities and urban spaces. With influences as diverse as Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, new synergies are crafted from both constructed and discovered layers. Currently living in Baltimore, I am interested in the sensation of moving, the deconstruction and reassembly of surfaces, and of forgetting and remembering what has come before.”
Person TypeIndividual
Terms
- male
- African-American
